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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1903

Page

5

Woodcock Censured by Board Over Milk Case Conduct

City milk inspector Woodcock was censured by the board after a hearing on charges arising from the Constantine case. Testimony showed dilatory methods and alleged withholding of facts. he was criticized for pleading for a fined milkman and for attempting to influence a judge.

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Belford Haul-Up Marks Epoch in Ballard History

The Belford captained by McBoon was hauled onto Ballard's Marine cradle by Seattle Shipyards Company, showcasing a 15 foot deep channel enabling tow-in access. The scene marked a milestone after the Lake Washington canal dredging and the $10,000,000 shore works. Capt. McKinnon praised its handling, signaling that even larger vessels can be dry-docked at Ballard. Officers include J B Chillbere, J W Kelly, M Mayhew, and M J Andersen.

Star Ballard Wash Belford Mc Boon Marine Cradle Seattle Shipyarde Company Salmon Bay Owlms McKinnon Halmee Tay Lake Washington Helford Ig Ballard Mille Shilshole Bay Beattle Stopyards Company Oregon White Star Line Seattle Shipyards Company J. B. Chillbere J. W. Kelly Mr. Mayhew M. J. Andersen Kelly Nome Beattic Business

Young man clings to engine as it speeds through yards

In Chicago and suburban yards a man named Young climbed onto an engine as it moved. The locomotive ran from the main track, was sidetracked near Caledonia, then recovered near Roscoe after the engine died. Young was arrested and later collapsed at a hospital.

Sandrv Ils BA Craxy Coal Young Chicago Roscoe

Seattle Car Men Patent Clever Constrivance Tests

Three Beattie car men patent a new switch to be tested by Seattle Electric Company. A demonstrator will be placed at Fifth Avenue and street for a trial that could revolutionize car switching by avoiding stops or speed reductions. The device lies beneath the track with cog wheels and magnets, operated by the motorman’s current.

Seattle Electric Company Beattie Car Fifth Avenue Ss. P. Fractigam Col Lake Union J. M. Cosmer Queen Anne Spokane C. H. Stanley Wadermad Green Lake Stante Tater Grant Seattle Electric Brackewell Loud Seattle

Board censures Woodcock for interceding in McCoy case

The board censures Mr. Woodcock for interceding for the sentence in the McCoy case after a guilty plea. A young man named Rinehart provoked remarks at headquarters, prompting a rebuke from the board. Dr. Ludlow and three other doctors defended the Star as a public good for exposing a great evil. Little Riney was told to heed the adage that boys should be seen and not heard.

Woodcock McCoy George Rinehart Littl Riney Ludlow Loughary Harrigan Limerick Kiney

Lloyds Insurance Rates Rise Amid War Risk Fears

London bulletin reports Lloyds insurance rates to the Far East increased 40 percent since yesterday to cover possible conflict between Russia and Japan within three months. A rumor of war is denied by the Japanese legation in Tokyo.

Japan London Honolulu Russa

Lucky Ten Postmaster Announces New City Carriers

Postmaster Stewart names ten men to join Seattle's carrier force starting November 1. The list includes Thomas Sands H M Bolland Doyle RK G Hallock J W Davin Grannis O B Gwin P J McClung F E Root and A V Telquist. They earned spots from a recent civil service exam. The government limited hires to ten. total need remains around 25 plus 109 more vacancies.

Stewart Thomas Sands H. M. Bolland Doyle RK. G. Hallock J. W. Davin J. &, Grannis O. B. Gwin P. J. McCiua F. E& Root A. V. Telquist Seattle

130 Miles AK Mur Abe Obscure Speed Test

A fragment reports a speed test on the Marienfelde train line with an attempted pace of 19 miles per hour during the morning. The text is garbled and includes unclear proper nouns.

Derlin Ahother Marienfelde Zoasen Cleotrie

Parks Faces Perjury Charge and Detention in Contested Release

The walking delegate Sam Parks remains jailed and unable to post 5000 dollars for release on the final day of a perjury case. He insists he is finished but remains in custody as proceedings continue.

Sam Parks

Salary limits discussed by minor leagues in St Louis

The National Notion of Minor leagues gathers at the Southern hotel in St Louis for a morning session to debate proposed salary limits affecting players and clubs. The meeting aims to set uniform pay scales across the circuit and address competitive balance concerns.

ST. Louis Bouthern Hotel

Resignation Accepted at Interior Department

Washington reports Secretary Payne accepted the resignation of William, superintendent of the alien division at the Post Office Department, to take effect soon. The action was announced in Washington on October 2.

Washington, D.C Payne Willtemeee Samia

Vancouver man lashes record noted in crime sentence

Police Magistrate sentenced J Pebblew to 160 lashes and 23 months imprisonment for criminally assaulting a little girl. This marks the largest lash sentence in Vancouver history and likely in the province. Pebblew to endure lashings within four hours of committal and 20 lashes daily thereafter.

Vancouver J. Pebblew

Fire Sweeps Burke in Morning Blaze. Fourteen Buildings Lost

A blaze in Burke during the early hours destroyed fourteen business structures after starting in a lodging house called Miners' Hotel. M. Brandt perished, M. Frees was burned, and John Derrely suffered head burns but is expected to recover. Loss pegged at about 16000 with unknown causes.

Burke Ida M. Brandt M. T. Frees Johnderrely

Superior Judge Tallman to Hear Trials Tomorrow

Superior Judge Tallman will hear pending cases for trial in his department tomorrow, scheduling hearings and directing proceedings to proceed without delay.

Tallman

Montana A State of Land and Barrenness

A Montana crisis unleashed by the Minnie Healey mine ruling forces the Amalgamated Copper company to shut all mines mills and related facilities in Montana. The action halts operations in Butte Missoula Anaconda Great Falls and surrounding towns affecting thousands of workers and multiple smelters and railways. The move follows court decisions awarding the Healey mine to Augustus Heinze, triggering widespread closures and a political fallout linked to the Amalgamated and Montana Ore Purchasing interests.

Hutte Mont Got Montana Amalgamated Copper Company Minnie Healey Sealion Great Fallin Missoula Arscenda Butte Tuday Clapcy Mionte Healey Augustus Heinne Butte Hill Miles Fintan Heinze e@rt Heione Clancy Anaconda Washoe Great Falla Boston Missoula Mercantile Company Daty Bank & Trust Company Helena Independent Missoulian Missoula Democrat Kalitepell Bee Madteonian Virginia City Amalgamated Alien Anaconda Company Helnie Clark Charley Clark Judge Harney Young Clark Heinge W. A. Clark Jo © Harney Udge M Harney Heinne

Fire damages Armour-Swift plant in Fort Worth

Fire at the joint Armour-Swift plant in Fort Worth caused partial destruction. The article notes the original cost of the plant was 31,000 dollars and estimates losses from the blaze.

Fort Worth Texas Armour-Swift

Texans Demand Official Inquiry Over Assault Allegations

At Fort Riley dated October 2, soldiers from the Texas regiment request an official inquiry into an assault on three privates by colored regulars. Racial tensions rise as the Texans are ordered to stay in their tents after nightfall while another army under General Bell maneuvers against a force commanded by General Barry.

Fort Riley Tutehens Texas Regiment Bell Barry

Fire destroys Kirquahat villa in Brittany

The village of Kirquahat in Brittany was destroyed by fire today. Seven persons died in the conflagration and many residents are left homeless. Cr. W. Miller, assistant manager of the Pacific Packing and Navigation Company, returned to Seattle on the Nome City steamer after a five week northern visit.

Paris Kirquahat Brittany Cr. W. Miller Pacific Packing and Navigation Company Seattle Nome City C. W. Miller

Shower of Old Shoes Follows Deputy and Annie

A Seattle jail celebration marked Annie ey’s transfer to Steilacoom asylum with deputies showering the couple with shoes and rice. Deputy Cudthee, a bachelor, was pranked into transporting the “crazy” prisoner while amused by onlookers and a wedding bow tied to the coachman’s whip.

Deputy Cudimee Annie Roowep Annie Ey Nice Seattle Steilacoom Annie Mrs. Boones She Tucker Mr. Cudihee Chbaire Lohengrin Sam Hill Rice

Missing Miltnaire Wents Searched By Ten Thousand In Norton Va

In Norton Virginia today about two thousand people joined the manhunt for Milnaire Wents. Authorities have increased the reward to fifty nine thousand dollars as family hopes for the missing man’s return.

Norton Cot Lestore Therm

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